mountain snow in the four corners. and showers from san diego to seattle. >>> and "the hobbit," one of the most anticipated movies of the years opens nationwide today. a lifelong fan built his own hobbit house in pennsylvania. it's 600 square feet. >> while not as elaborate, some fans waiting in california for today's premiere, have created a hobbit community of their very own. here's rob kabc in los angeles. >> reporter: the hobbit is the story about 1 wizard, 13 dwarves and a hobbit. the much-anticipated film version of the book winds its way through middle earth, on its way to theaters like this one, where hobbit fans are camping out. and in some cases, creeping out. but mostly just camping out. >> i got here last night at 8:40. it's interesting. i have a group coming in later. >> reporter: and there's real dedication here, considering the weather. how long have you been out here? >> 24 hours, at least. >> reporter: how long has it been raining? >> 24 hours. >> i'm here for the movie. and i'm going to love it, no ma